compounds of formula (I) ##STR1## wherein: n is 1 to 5

Y is --CH2 --CH2 or --CH═CH--;

R1 is hydrogen or CO2 R1 represents an ester group in which the R1 moiety contains from 1-12 carbon atoms;

R2 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, or phenyl;

R3 is hydroxy or protected hydroxy;

R4 is hydrogen, C1-9 alkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl-C1-6 alkyl, phenyl, phenyl --C1-6 alkyl, naphthyl, naphthyl C1-6 alkyl, any of which phenyl moieties or naphthyl moieties may be substituted by one or more halogen, trifluoromethyl, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxy, C1-6 alkoxy, phenyl C1-6 alkoxy or nitro groups;

R5 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C5-8 cycloalkyl, phenyl, phenyl-C1-6 alkyl or phenyl C3-6 cycloalkyl, any of which phenyl moieties may be substituted by one or more halogen, trifluoromethyl, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy or nitro groups;

or

R2 and R4 taken with the carbon atom to which they are joined represent a C5-8 cycloalkyl group; and salts thereof are useful for their prostaglandin-like activity.

Patent
   4367338
Priority
Dec 18 1976
Filed
Dec 08 1977
Issued
Jan 04 1983
Expiry
Jan 04 2000
Assg.orig
Entity
unknown
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EXPIRED
1. A compound of the formula ##STR90## or a pharmaceutically acceptable salt thereof wherein n has a value of from 1 to 5;
Y is --CH2 CH2 -- or --CH═CH--;
R1 is hydrogen; alkyl of 1 to 12 carbon atoms; phenyl; or aralkyl of up to 12 carbon atoms;
R2 when taken alone is hydrogen; alkyl of 1 to 4 carbon atoms; or phenyl;
R3 is hydroxy or protected hydroxy;
R4 when taken alone is hydrogen; alkyl of 1 to 9 carbon atoms; cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms; phenyl; naphthyl; or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms substituted with phenyl, naphthyl or cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms; any of said phenyl rings and said naphthyl rings being unsubstituted or substituted with halo, trifluoromethyl, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, hydroxy, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, phenylalkoxy wherein alkoxy contains from 1 to 6 carbon atoms or nitro; R2 and R4 taken together, together with the carbon atom to which they are joined, are cycloalkylidene of 5 to 8 carbon atoms; and R5 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, cycloalkyl of 5 to 8 carbon atoms; phenyl, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms substituted with phenyl or cycloalkyl of 3 to 8 carbon atoms substituted with phenyl, said phenyl rings being unsubstituted or substituted with halo, trifluoromethyl, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, alkoxy of 1 to 6 carbon atoms or nitro.
2. A compound according to claim 1, wherein n is 2,3 or 4.
3. A compound according to claim 1 wherein R1 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
4. A compound according to claim 1 wherein R2 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl.
5. A compound according to claim 1 wherein R3 is hydroxy.
6. A compound according to claim 1 wherein R4 is alkyl of 4 to 9 carbon atoms.
7. A compound according to claim 1 wherein R5 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
8. A compound according to claim 1 wherein:
n is 2, 3, or 4;
R2 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or unsubstituted phenyl;
R3 is hydroxy;
R4 is hydrogen or alkyl of 1 to 9 carbon atoms.
9. A compound according to claim 8 wherein R5 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, unsubstituted phenyl or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms substituted with unsubstituted phenyl.
10. A compound according to claim 9 wherein R5 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
11. A compound according to claim 10 wherein R5 is methyl.
12. A compound according to claim 9, wherein n is 3.
13. A compound according to claim 12 wherein R2 is hydrogen or methyl.
14. A compound according to claim 13 wherein R4 is n-pentyl, n-hexyl or n-heptyl.
15. A compound according to claim 13 wherein R4 is hex-2-yl, hept-2-yl or oct-2-yl.
16. The compound according to claim 1 which is 1-(6-carbomethoxyhexyl)-2-(3,4-dimethyl-3-hydroxyoctyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-tri azolidine-3,5-dione.
17. A compound according to claim 1 wherein R5 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, unsubstituted phenyl or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms substituted with unsubstituted phenyl.
18. A compound according to claim 1 wherein R3 is hydroxy and R4 is ##STR91## wherein T is a carbon-carbon bond or an alkylene chain which is straight or branched with one or two methyl groups and which has a total of 1 to 6 carbon atoms; and r has a value of from 0 to 3.
19. A compound according to claim 18 wherein R5 is hydrogen, alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms, unsubstituted phenyl or alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms substituted with unsubstituted phenyl.
20. A compound according to claim 19 wherein R5 is alkyl of 1 to 6 carbon atoms.
21. A compound according to claim 20 wherein R5 is methyl.
22. A compound according to claim 19 wherein n is 3.
23. A compound according to claim 22 wherein R2 is hydrogen or methyl.
24. A compound according to claim 19 wherein r is 1.

This invention relates to novel compounds having pharmacological activity, to a process for their preparation, to intermediates useful in that process and to pharmaceutical compositions containing them.

Offenlegungsschrift No: 2323193 discloses that pyrazolidine derivatives of the formula (I)': ##STR2## wherein; A is CH═CH or C.tbd.C; R is H, an alkali metal, an amine salt, or an γ 12C hydrocarbon or chlorohydrocarbon residue; m is 0 or 1; n is 0-6; p is 0-6; and Y and Z are 0 or H except that Y and Z are not both 0; have similar biological properties to the prostaglandins or are antagonists of prostaglandins.

French patent application No: 2258376 discloses that 10-aza prostaglandins of formula (II)": ##STR3## wherein; R═H or lower alkyl; R' and R"═CH3 or C2 H5 ; R°═H or lower alkyl; Y═--CH2 --CH2 --, or --CH═CH--; Z═--CO or --CH(∼OH)--; are useful in the treatment of blood pressure and gastro-intestinal disorders, and in the preparation for confinement.

Belgian Pat. No: 835989 discloses that compounds of the formula (III)": ##STR4## wherein:

X is CO, protected CO, CROH in which R is hydrogen or C1-4 alkyl and in which the OH moiety may be protected; Y is CH2 CH2 or CH═CH; Z is CO or CH2 ; n is 1 to 8; m is 1, 2 or 3; R1 is hydrogen, CH2 OH, CH2 OH in which the OH moiety is protected, CO2 W wherein W is hydrogen or CO2 W represents an ester group in which the ester moiety contains from 1 to 12 carbon atoms, or CONH2 ; R2 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, or taken together with R3 and the carbon atom to which it is attached represents a carbonyl group; R3 is hydrogen, hydroxy or protected hydroxy; R4 is hydrogen or C1-9 alkyl; and salts thereof; have useful pharmacological activity.

A novel class of compounds also having useful pharmacological activity has now been discovered, which compounds are structurally distinct from the prior art referred to above. Accordingly the present invention provides a compound of the formula (I); ##STR5## wherein;

n is 1 to 5

Y is --CH2 --CH2 -- or --CH═CH--;

R1 is hydrogen or CO2 R1 represents an ester group in which the R1 moiety contains from 1-12 carbon atoms;

R2 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, or phenyl;

R3 is hydroxy or protected hydroxy;

R4 is hydrogen, C1-9 alkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl, C3-8 cycloalkyl-C1-6 alkyl, phenyl, phenyl-C1-6 alkyl, naphthyl, naphthyl C1-6 alkyl, any of which phenyl moieties or naphthyl moieties may be substituted by one or more halogen, trifluoromethyl, C1-6 alkyl, hydroxy, C1-6 alkoxy, phenyl C1-6 alkoxy or nitro groups;

R5 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, C5-8 cycloalkyl, phenyl, phenyl-C1-6 alkyl or phenyl C3-6 cycloalkyl, any of which phenyl moieties may be substituted by one or more halogen, trifluoromethyl, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy or nitro groups;

or

R2 and R4 taken with the carbon atom to which they are joined represent a C5-8 cycloalkyl group; and salts thereof.

A group of compounds within formula (I) include those wherein:

n is 1 to 5;

Y is --CH2 --CH2 or --CH═CH--;

R1 is hydrogen or CO2 R1 represents an ester group in which the R1 moiety contains from 1 to 12 carbon atoms;

R2 is hydrogen, C1-4 alkyl, or phenyl;

R3 is hydroxy or protected hydroxy;

R4 is hydrogen, C1-9 alkyl, C5-8 cycloalkyl, C5-8 cycloalkyl-C1-6 alkyl, phenyl, phenyl-C1-6 alkyl, naphthyl, naphthyl C1-6 alkyl, any of which phenyl or naphthyl moieties may be substituted by one or more halogen, trifluoromethyl, C1-6 alkyl, C1-6 alkoxy or nitro groups;

R5 is hydrogen, C1-6 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl-C1-6 alkyl; and salts thereof.

Suitably n is 2, 3 or 4, preferably 3. Similarly Y may be --CH2 --CH2 -- or --CH═CH--, suitably --CH2 --CH2 --.

R1 is hydrogen or CO2 R1 represents an ester group in which the R1 moiety contains from 1 to 12 carbon atoms. Examples of R1 include hydrogen, methyl, ethyl, n- and iso-propyl, n-, sec- and tert-butyl, phenyl, benzyl, toluyl and the like, while normally hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl groups are preferred.

Suitable examples of R2 include hydrogen; methyl, ethyl; and phenyl. Preferred examples of R2 include hydrogen.

Suitable protected hydroxy groups R3 include readily hydrolysable derivatives such as acylated hydroxy groups in which the acyl moiety contains 1 to 4 carbon atoms, for example the acetoxy group; and hydroxy groups etherified by readily removable inert groups such as the benzyl or like groups. Preferably however R3 is hydroxy.

Suitable groups R4 when R4 is an alkyl group include C4-9 alkyl groups. Such C4-9 alkyl groups may be straight chain alkyl groups, such as n-butyl, n-pentyl, n-hexyl and n-heptyl, or may be alkyl groups branched by one or two methyl groups (at the same or different carbon atoms). Thus for example, R4 may be a group CH2 R6, CH(CH3)R6 or C(CH3)2 R6, wherein R6 is a straight chain alkyl group such that the carbon content of the resultant group R4 is 4 to 9.

In general preferred groups R4 when R4 is an alkyl group include straight chain pentyl, hexyl, and heptyl groups. Other preferred groups R4 include groups CH(CH3)R6 and C(CH3)2 R6 wherein R6 is straight chain butyl, pentyl and hexyl.

When R4 is or contains a C3-8 cycloalkyl moiety, the moiety may suitably be a C5-8 cycloalkyl moiety such as a cyclohexyl moiety. It may be a cyclopropyl moiety. Examples of suitable C1-6 alkyl moieties when R4 is a cycloalkyl-C1-6 alkyl group include methyl, ethyl, propyl, butyl and amyl.

When R2 and R4 together with the carbon atom to which they are joined represent a C5-8 cycloalkyl group, they suitably represent cyclohexyl.

When R4 is an aryl group as previously defined, suitable groups R4 include phenyl, phenylmethyl, phenylethyl, phenyl n-propyl, phenyl-n-butyl, naphthyl, naphthylmethyl, naphthylethyl, naphthyl n-propyl and naphthyl n-butyl, and such groups branched in the alkyl moiety by one or two methyl groups (at the same or different carbon atoms). These groups may be substituted in the phenyl or naphthyl moiety by normally one, two or three groups selected from those substituent groups listed hereinbefore. Examples of suitable substituent groups include fluorine, chlorine and bromine atoms and CF3, methyl, ethyl n-and iso-propyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n- and iso-propoxy and nitro groups. Other examples of such groups include hydroxy and benzyloxy. Preferably the aryl moieties when substituted by such groups will be mono- or di-substituted.

Suitable examples of R5 include hydrogen; methyl, ethyl, n- and iso-propyl, and n-, sec- and tert-butyl; phenyl; phenylmethyl, phenylethyl, phenyl-n-propyl and phenyl-n-butyl, and such groups branched in the alkyl moiety by one or two methyl groups (at the same or different carbon atoms). Preferred R5 groups include C1-6 alkyl.

Other examples of R5 include cyclohexyl; and the aforementioned R5 phenyl containing groups in which the phenyl moieties are substituted as for R4 aryl groups.

R5 may also be a phenyl-C3-6 cycloalkyl group, in which case suitable examples of R5 include phenyl-cyclopropyl.

The compounds of the formula (I) may form conventional salts when R1 is hydrogen and also when R5 is hydrogen.

Such salts include those with alkali and alkaline earth metals, suitably sodium and potassium, and ammonium and substituted ammonium salts.

Normally salts of the R5 hydrogen will be with alkali metals. One particularly suitable sub-group of compounds within formula (I) is of formula (II): ##STR6## wherein:

Y, R1 and R5 are as defined in formula (I);

n1 is 2, 3 or 4;

R12 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or phenyl;

R14 is hydrogen or C1-9 alkyl; and salts thereof.

Suitably in formula (II) n1 is 3.

Suitably R1 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, preferably hydrogen.

Suitably R12 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl.

While R4 may be hydrogen or a C1-9 alkyl group in formula (II), it is normally a C4-9 alkyl group. In such cases suitable and preferred straight chain and branched groups R14 include those previously described as suitable and preferred for the group R4 when R4 is a C4-9 alkyl group. Such preferred groups R14 include straight chain pentyl, hexyl and heptyl. Other preferred groups R14 include CH(CH3)R16 and C(CH3)2 R16 wherein R16 is straight chain butyl, pentyl or hexyl.

Often in formula (II) R5 will be a C1-6 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl C1-6 alkyl group, or hydrogen.

Preferably R5 is a C1-6 alkyl group.

From the aforesaid it will be realised that one preferred group within formula (II) is of formula (III): ##STR7## wherein:

R1 is as defined in formula (I);

R12 is hydrogen, methyl or ethyl;

R24 is a C4-9 alkyl group;

R15 is a C1-6 alkyl group; and salts thereof.

Suitably R1 in formula (III) is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, preferably hydrogen. Suitable and preferred groups R24 include those listed hereinbefore for R14 when R14 is a C4-9 alkyl group.

Preferred groups R15 include methyl.

Another particularly suitable sub-group of compounds within formula (I) is of formula (IV): ##STR8## wherein:

Y, R1, and R5 are as defined in formula (I);

n1 is 2, 3 or 4;

R12 is hydrogen, methyl, ethyl or phenyl;

R34 is a group of formula (V): ##STR9## wherein;

T is a bond, or a C1-6 alkylene group which may be straight chain or branched by one or two methyl groups at the same or different carbon atoms; and V, W and Z are each hydrogen or fluorine, chlorine or bromine atoms, or CF3, methyl, ethyl, n- or iso-propyl, methoxy, ethoxy, n or iso-propoxy or nitro groups; and salts thereof.

In formula (IV) it is preferred that n1 is 3.

Suitably R1 is hydrogen or C1-6 alkyl, more preferably hydrogen.

In formula (V) it is often preferred that T is a group --(CH2)q -- wherein q is 0 to 4. Also V and W will often be hydrogen.

Often in formula (II) R5 will be a C1-6 alkyl, phenyl or phenyl C1-6 alkyl group, or hydrogen.

Preferably R5 is a C1-6 alkyl group, such as methyl.

A further sub-group of compounds within the formula (I) is of formula (VI): ##STR10## wherein the variable groups are as defined in formula (II) and R44 is a group of formula (VII): ##STR11## wherein T is as defined in formula (V) and r is 0-3.

Suitable and preferred variable groups in formula (VI) are as in formula (II).

T will often be of a group --(CH2)q -- wherein q is 0 to 4. Also suitably r is 1.

One compound of the invention that is particularly preferred for its useful activity is compound 32 of Table 6 of the Examples.

The invention also provides a process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I), which process comprises reacting a compound of formula (IX): ##STR12## wherein;

R2, R3, R4 and R5 are as defined in formula (I), with a compound of formula (X): Z--CH2 --Y--(CH2)n CO2 R1

wherein Z is a good leaving group, and Y, n and R1 are as defined in formula (I).

Z is suitably a halogen, such as bromine, and the reaction suitably carried out in an organic solvent such as hexamethylphosphoramide or the like in the presence of a base such as sodium carbonate or the like. Generally it is preferred that R1 in the compound of formula (X) is other than hydrogen, and so if in this case a R1 hydrogen compound of the formula (I) is desired it is prepared from the thus formed compound of the formula (I) by a conventional de-esterification reaction. When R3 is a protected hydroxy group in the compound of formula (IX), then if in this case a compound of the formula (I) wherein R3 is hydroxy is required it is prepared from the thus formed R3 protected hydroxy compound by conventional de-protection reactions. For example, when R3 is a benzyloxy group, the benzyl group may readily be removed by hydrogenolysis. Thus it can be seen that compounds of the formula (I) wherein R3 is protected hydroxy are useful intermediates in the preparation of the corresponding free hydroxy compounds of the formula (I).

The invention also provides a preferred process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I), which process comprises reacting a compound of the formula (XI): ##STR13## wherein;

Y, n, R1, R4 and R5 are as defined in formula (I); with a reducing agent to give a corresponding compound of the formula (I) wherein R2 is hydrogen and R3 is hydroxy, or with a C1-4 alkyl or phenyl Grignard reagent or C1-4 alkyl or phenyl metallic complex to give a corresponding compound of the formula (I) wherein;

R2 is C1-4 alkyl or phenyl, and R3 is hydroxy; and then optionally protecting the R3 hydroxy moiety.

The reduction of the side chain carbonyl in a compound of the formula (XI) may be carried out by conventional methods for reducing a ketone to an alcohol, for example by sodium borohydride reduction.

The C1-4 alkyl or phenyl Grignard reagent or C1-4 alkyl or phenyl metallic (suitably C1-4 alkyl or phenyl lithium) complex reaction may be carried out under conventional conditions for such reactions, for example in an inert anhydrous solvent.

The optional protection of the R3 hydroxy moiety may be carried out in conventional manner, for example by acylating, alkylating or benzylating the R3 hydroxy compound.

After these reactions if so desired the group R1 in the thus formed compounds of the formula (I) may be varied by conventional esterification and/or de-esterification reactions. Similarly when R1 and/or R5 is hydrogen in such compounds of the formula (I), salts of these compounds may be prepared in conventional manner, for example, by reacting the chosen compound of the formula (I) with the required base. Preferably strong bases such as sodium in an alcohol, e.g. ethanol, and similar reagents are used to obtain salts of R5 ═H compounds.

The preparation of the intermediates for use in the processes of the invention will now be described.

Compounds of the formula (IX) may be prepared by reacting a compound of the formula (XII): ##STR14## with a reducing agent to give a corresponding compound of the formula (IX) wherein R2 is hydrogen and R3 is hydroxy; or by reacting a compound of formula (XIII) as hereinafter defined with a compound of formula (XVI) as hereinafter defined.

The reduction may be carried out as hereinbefore described with reference to compounds of the formula (XI). The reaction of a compound of formula (XIII) with a compound of formula (XVI) may suitably be carried out.

Compounds of the formula (X) are either known compounds or may be prepared by a process analogous to those used for preparing known compounds.

Compounds of the formula (XI) may be prepared by a process which comprises reacting a compound of the formula (XII) as defined with a compound of the formula (X) as defined.

Compounds of the formula (XII) may be prepared by reacting a compound of formula (XIII): ##STR15## with a strong base and a compound of formula (XIV): ##STR16##

Compounds of the formula (XIII) are either known compounds or can be prepared in analogous manner to known compounds.

For example in our hands, one suitable reaction scheme for the preparation of these compounds is shown Flow Diagram A.

The invention also provides a further preferred process for the preparation of a compound of the formula (I),

which process comprises reacting a compound of formula (XV): ##STR17## wherein;

Y, n, R1 and R5 are as defined in formula (I), with a compound of formula (XVI): ##STR18## wherein D is a good leaving group, and R2, R3 and R4 are as defined in formula (I).

This reaction is suitably carried out in an inert organic solvent, such as hexamethylphosphoramide or N,N-dimethylformamide, at room temperature, in the presence of a base, such as sodium carbonate or sodium hydride, and a source of alkali metal ions, such as an alkali metal halide. Suitable alkali halides include sodium iodide and lithium iodide.

Suitable examples of D include tosylate, bromide or iodide.

Preferably D is a tosylate residue.

The compound of formula (XV) may be prepared by reacting a compound of formula (XVII): ##STR19## with a compound of formula ##STR20## and then if necessary reducing the resulting Y is CH═CH compound to the corresponding Y is CH2 CH2 compound.

This reaction is suitably carried out in an inert organic solvent, such as benzene, at the reflux temperature, under an inert atmosphere. It should be mentioned that to prepare a compound of the formula (XV) wherein R1 is other than hydrogen, it is generally preferred to prepare the corresponding compound of the formula (XV) wherein R1 is hydrogen and then to convert that compound to the desired compound by conventional methods. For example a R1 is hydrogen compound may be converted to a R1 is methyl compound by treatment with acetyl chloride in methanol.

The optional reduction can be carried out in conventional manner.

The compound of formula (XVII) may be prepared by treating a compound of formula (XIII) as hereinbefore defined, that is, a compound of formula: ##STR21## with an oxidising agent, such as N2 O4 or t-butyl hypochlorite.

This reaction is suitably carried out by suspending the chosen compound of the formula (XIII) in an inert organic solvent, such as dichloromethane, at 0°C, and bubbling N2 O4 through this suspension, or adding a known volume of N2 O4 in dichloromethane slowly to the suspension.

The preparation of the compounds of the formula (XIII) has been discussed hereinbefore.

It is believed that compounds of formula (IX), (XI), (XII) and (XV) are novel compounds, and these compounds are useful intermediates as hereinbefore described. As such, they from an important part of this invention.

It will be realised by the skilled reader that although the reaction sequences leading to the active compounds of the invention hereinbefore described are particularly suitable, a number of variations in the sequences are possible. It is believed these variations are best illustrated by use of Flow Diagram B, the reactions represented by arrows being carried out as hereinbefore described or in an analogous manner.

It will of course be realised that the compounds of the formula (I) have an asymmetric centre, and thus are capable of existing in two enantiomeric forms. The invention extends to each of these isomeric forms, and to mixtures thereof. The different isomeric forms may be resolved by the usual methods.

Compounds within the formula (I) have useful pharmacological activity. For example compounds within the formula (I) have anti-gastric secretion activity e.g. anti-ulcer activity, cardiovascular activity e.g. anti-hypertensive activity or anti-arrhythmic activity, platelet aggregation inhibition activity, affect the respiratory tract e.g. bronchodilator activity, and have anti-fertility and smooth muscle activity.

In general it may be said that compounds within the formula (I) have a range of pharmacological activities similar to those shown by the natural prostaglandins, but that these activities tend to be rather more selective.

The invention therefore also provides a pharmaceutical composition comprising a compound of the formula (I) and a pharmaceutically acceptable carrier.

Clearly the formulation of the said pharmaceutical composition will depend on the nature of the activity shown by the chosen compound of the formula (I), and on other factors such as a preference in a particular area of therapy for a particular mode of administration.

The compositions may be in the form of tablets, capsules, powders, granules, lozenges or liquid preparations, such as oral or sterile parenteral solutions or suspensions.

Tablets and capsules for oral administration may be in unit dose presentation from, and may contain conventional excipients such as binding agents, fillers, tabletting lubricants, disintegrants, and acceptable wetting agents and the like. The tablets may be coated according to methods well known in normal pharmaceutical practice. Oral liquid preparations may be in the form of, for example, aqueous or oily suspensions, solutions, emulsions, syrups, or elixirs, or may be presented as a dry product for reconstitution with water or other suitable vehicle before use. Such liquid preparations may contain conventional additives such as suspending agents, emulsifying agents, nonaqueous vehicles (which may include edible oils), preservatives, and if desired conventional flavouring or colouring agents, and the like.

For parenteral administration, fluid unit dosage forms are prepared utilizing the compound of the formula (I) and a sterile vehicle. The compound, depending on the vehicle and concentration used, can be either suspended or dissolved in the vehicle. In preparing solutions the compound can be dissolved for injection and filter sterilized before filling into a suitable vial or ampoule and sealing. Advantageously, adjuvants such as a local anaesthetic, preservatives and buffering agents can be dissolved in the vehicle. Parenteral suspensions are prepared in substantially the same manner except that the compound is suspended in the vehicle instead of being dissolved and sterilization cannot be accomplished by filtration. The compound can be sterilized by exposure to ethylene oxide before suspending in the sterile vehicle. Advantageously, a surfactant or wetting agent is included in the composition to facilitate uniform distribution of the compound.

When appropriate, the compositions of this invention may be presented as an aerosol for oral administration, or as a microfine powder for insufflation.

As is common practice, the compositions will usually be accompanied by written or printed directions for use in the medical treatment concerned.

It will of course be realised that the precise dosage used in the treatment of any of the hereinbefore described disorders will depend on the actual compound of the formula (I) used, and also on other factors such as the seriousness of the disorder being treated.

The invention also provides a method of treatment and/or prophylaxis of disorders in human beings which comprises the administration to the sufferer of an effective amount of a compound of the formula (I).

Animals may also be treated with the compounds of the invention.

Examples 1 to 9 illustrate the preparation of the active compounds of the invention by the (XIII)→(XII)→(XI)→(I) route, as illustrated in the flow diagram.

PAC Preparation of ethyl-N-tricarboxylate

Ref. Org. Syn. Coll. Vol. III, p. 415, C. F. H. Allen and Alan Bell.

Sodium (44 g, 1.93 g atom) was cut into small pieces and added to a solution of urethane (90 g, 1.01 mol) in dry ether (1.5 l) [the urethane was dried overnight in vacuo over KOH]. The mixture was stirred for 2 hours, then boiled at reflux for 3 hours and then cooled in ice-water. Ethyl chloroformate (210 g, 1.95 mol) was then added dropwise over 2 hours and the resultant mixture stirred overnight at room temperature and then filtered. The residue was washed with ether (2×200 ml) and the ether was removed from the filtrate by evaporation in vacuo. The residual oil was distilled b.p. 118-128/6 mm. Yield 86 g.

PAC Preparation of ethyl carbazate

C. F. H. Allen and Alan Bell. Org. Syn. Coll. Vol. III, p. 404.

To ethyl-N-tricarboxylate (86 g, 0.37 mol) stirred and cooled in an ice-bath was added slowly hydrazine hydrate (50 g, 1.0 mol). After complete addition the mixture was heated on a water bath for 0.5 hr and to the reaction mixture ethanol (100 ml) was added. This mixture was heated on the water bath (with stirring) for a further 2 hr and then cooled and filtered. The residue was washed with ethanol and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to give an oil to which more ethanol was added and the solution was allowed to stand overnight at room temperature. The resultant mixture was refiltered, the ethanol was removed from the filtrate in vacuo and the residual oil distilled, b.p. 64°-66°/3 mm. Yield 68 g. This distillate was re-distilled, b.p. 92°-95°/15 mm. Yield 60 g.

PAC 4-Methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (Compound 2)

G. Zimmer and W. Deucker. Arch. Pharm., 1961, 294, 370 C. A. 1961, 55, 22298

Ethyl carbazate (12.0 g, 0.115 mol) in dry benzene (60 ml) was treated dropwise with methyl isocyanate (6.5 ml, 6.0 g, 0.105 mol) and after complete addition the mixture was boiled at reflux for 20 min. This solution was allowed to cool and then 4 N aqueous potassium hydroxide (50 ml) was added and the resultant mixture heated at ca. 40°C for 20 min. This solution was then cooled and acidified with concentrated hydrochloric acid and then evaporated in vacuo to give a white solid. This solid was boiled at reflux in ethanol (300 ml) for 2 hr and the resultant mixture filtered while hot. The filtrate was allowed to cool and refiltered, this filtrate was evaporated to dryness to afford 4-methyl urazole (10.5 g), m.p. 222°-4°. The compounds in Table 1 were prepared in similar manner.

TABLE 1
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##STR22##
Compound R5
m.p.
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1 Ph 204-6°
2 Me 222-4°
3 Et 184-6°
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R5 ═H (4), available commercially

PAC 4-Methyl-2-(3'-oxo-octyl)-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (Compound 7)

To a solution of 4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (5.75 g, 0.05 mol) in dry dimethylformamide (40 ml) stirred at 75° under a nitrogen atmosphere was added portionwise sodium hydride (1.575 g, 0.055 mol, as an 80% dispersion in mineral oil) and the resultant solution stirred at 75° for 0.5 hr. To this solution was added oct-1-en-3-one (6.57 g, 0.055 mol) dropwise in dimethylformamide (20 ml) and the solution heated with stirring for 48 hr at 75°. The reaction mixture was then cooled, taken up in ethyl acetate (100 ml) and poured into ice-cold 5 N aqueous hydrochloric acid (200 ml). The aqueous layer was separated and extracted with ethyl acetate (4×100 ml). The combined extracts were washed with 5 N aqueous hydrochloric acid, water and then brine, then dried (Na2 SO4), filtered and the solvent removed by evaporation in vacuo, to leave a gum (6.55 g). This was chromatographed on silica gel (Merck, Kieselgel 60) with a packing ratio of 1:20 with chloroform as eluant, to afford the triazolidine-3,5-dione (4.61 g) as a gum, which later solidified. (In subsequent preparations the crude material from the reaction mixture could be triturated with hexane to induced crystallisation), m.p. 76°-8°.

The compounds shown in Table 2 were prepared in a similar manner.

TABLE 2
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##STR23##
Compound R5 R4 m.p. °C.
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5 H C5 H11
91-2
6 Ph C5 H11
109-111
7 Me C5 H11
76-78
8 Et C6 H13
50-52
9 Et C5 H11
GUM
11 Me C6 H13
75-77
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PAC 1-(6'-Ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-4-methyl-2-(3"-oxo-n-octyl)-1,2,4-triazolidin e-3,5-dione (Compound 14)

4-Methyl-2-(3'-oxo-n-octyl)-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (4.0 g, 0.017 mol) was dissolved in hexamethylphosphoramide (60 ml) and sodium carbonate (5.0 g, 0.04 mol), sodium iodide (0.5 g) and ethyl 6-bromoheptanoate (4.327 g, 0.018 mol) in hexamethylphosphoramide (20 ml) were added and the mixture stirred at room temperature for one week. The resultant mixture was poured into water (300 ml), extracted with ethyl acetate (5×100 ml), and the combined extracts washed with water (3×200 ml), brine (2×200 ml), then dried, (Na2 SO4) and filtered. The ethyl acetate was removed in vacuo to leave a gum (6.77 g) which was chromatographed on silica gel (Merck, Kieselgel 60), packing ratio 1:20, using chloroform as eluant to afford 1-(6'-ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-4-methyl-2-(3"-oxo-n-octyl)-1,2,4-triazolidi ne-3,5-dione (3.56 g) as a gum. ##STR24##

The compounds listed in Table 3 were prepared in a similar manner.

TABLE 3
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##STR25##
Compound R5 R1
R4
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12 H Et C5 H11
13 Ph Et C5 H11
14 Me Et C5 H11
15 Et Et C5 H11
18 Me Et C6 H13
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R5 ═H, R1 ═Et, R4 ═C5 H11 ##STR26##

R5 ═Ph, R1 ═Et, R4 ═C5 H11 ##STR27##

R5 ═Me, R1 ═Et, R4 ═C6 H13 ##STR28##

Analysis: Found C, 61.50; H, 9.08; N, 10.27% C21 H37 N3 O5 requires, C, 61.29; H, 9.06; N, 10.21%.

Mass Spec: Meas. mass 411.2721, Calc. mass 411.2708.

R5 ═Et, R1 ═Et, R4 ═C5 H11 ##STR29##

PAC 1-(6'-Ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-n-octyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazol idine-3,5-dione

1-(6'-ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-oxo-n-octyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidin e-3,5-dione (3.56 g, 9 m mol) was dissolved in dry ethanol (60 ml) and sodium borohydride (0.375 g, 10 m mol) was added portionwise. After stirring at room temperature for 18 hr the ethanol was removed in vacuo, the residue dissolved in water (100 ml) and acidified with 5 N aqueous hydrochloric acid. This aqueous mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (4×100 ml) and the combined extracts washed with brine (2×100 ml), then dried (Na2 SO4), filtered and the solvent removed in vacuo, to leave a gum (3.26 g). This gum was chromatographed on silica gel (Merck, Kieselgel 60) with a packing ratio of 1:30 using benzene and benzene:ethyl acetate mixtures as eluant, to afford 1-(6'-ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-n-octyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazo lidine-3,5-dione (0.94 g) as a gum.

Mass. Spec: Meas. mass 399.2733, calc. mass 399.2733. ##STR30##

NMR (τ): 5.81q, CO2 CH2 CH3, 2H; 6.0-6.1 brm, 5H, (2×N--CH2), CH--OH; (CDCl3) 6.88s, 3H, --N--CH3 ; 7.30 brs, 1H, --OH; 7.65 brt, --CH2 CO2 Et.

The compounds listed in Table 4 were prepared in a similar manner.

TABLE 4
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##STR31##
Compound R5 R1
R4
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19 H Et C5 H11
20 Ph Et C5 H11
21 Me Et C5 H11
22 Et Et C5 H11
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Analysis: C19 H35 N3 O5 requires C, 59.20; H, 9.15; N, 10.90% found: C, 59.50; H, 9.39; N, 10.63% ##STR32##

NMR (CCl4) τ: 5.86 q, --CO2 CH2 CH3 ; 6.1-6.7 brm, 2×N--CH2, CH--OH, CH--OH; 7.71 brt, CH2 CO2 Et; 8.0-9.3 brm.

Analysis: C25 H39 N3 O5 requires C, 65.05; N, 9.10; H, 8.52% Found: C, 65.13; N, 9.21; H, 8.71% ##STR33##

NMR (CCl4) τ: 2.6 brm, C6 H5 ; 5.90 q, --CO2 CH2 CH3 ; 6.1-6.9 brm, (N--CH2), CH--OH, CH--OH; 7.75 brt, CH2 CO2 Et, 8.0-9.3 brm.

R5 ═Et, R1 ═Et, R4 ═C5 H11

Analysis: C21 H39 N3 O5 requires C, 60.99; H, 9.51; N, 10.16% Found: C, 61.18; H, 9.47; N, 10.16% ##STR34##

NMR (60 MHz, CDCl3) τ: 5.91 brq, 3H, CH--OH, CO2 CH2 CH3 ; 6.10-6.80 brm, 7H, (NCH2)3, CH--OH; 7.74 brt, 2H, CH2 CO2 Et; 8.0-9.3 brm.

Mass Spec. Meas. mass 413.2914, calc. mass 413.2889.

PAC 2-(3'-Hydroxy-n-octyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (Compound 23)

2-(3'-Oxo-n-octyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (0.5 g, 21 m mol) was dissolved in dry methanol (20 ml) and sodium borohydride (0.087 g, 2.3 m mol) was added portionwise. The reaction mixture was stirred overnight at room temperature and then the ethanol was removed by evaporation in vacuo. The residual gum was dissolved in water (20 ml) and acidified with 5 N aqueous hydrochloric acid, then extracted with ether (4×50 ml). The combined extracts were washed with brine (3×50 ml), dried (Na2 SO4) and the ether removed by evaporation in vacuo to give a white residual solid, (0.36 g), m.p. 85°-88°, of 2-(3'-hydroxy-n-octyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (23).

Found, C, 54.77; H, 8.55% C11 H21 N3 O3 requires, C, 54.30; H, 8.7% ##STR35##

NMR (60 MHz, CDCl3) τ: 6.22 brq, 3H, N--CH2, CH--OH; 6.90 s, 3H, --N--CH3 ; 8.0-8.8 brm, 11H, (CH2)5, OH; 9.08 brt, 3H, CH3.

PAC 1-(6'-Carboxy-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-n-octyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3 ,5-dione

To a solution of 1-(6'-ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-n-octyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazo lidine-3,5-dione (0.43 g, 1.1 m mol) in dry ethanol (20 ml) was added anhydrous potassium carbonate (1.0 g) and the mixture boiled under reflux for 24 hours. The mixture was cooled, carefully acidified with ice-cold 5 N aqueous hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate (4×100 ml). The combined extracts were washed with brine, dried (Na2 SO4), filtered and ethyl acetate removed in vacuo to leave a gum (0.409 g). This gum was chromatographed on silica gel (Merck, Kieselgel 60) (20 g) using chloroform and chloroform-methanol mixtures (5% gradient) as eluant, to afford 1-(6'-carboxy-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-n-octyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine- 3,5-dione (24) as a gum (200 mg).

Mass Spec. Meas. mass 371.2416, calc. mass 371.2421. ##STR36##

NMR (τ): 3.32 brs, 2H, CO2 H, OH; 6.4 brm, 5H, CH--OH, (N--CH2)2 ; (CDCl3) 6.97s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.70 brt, 2H, CH2 CO2 H.

PAC 1-(6'-Ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-3"-methyl-n-nonyl)-4-methyl-1,2 ,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (Compound 25)

To a solution of 1-(6'-ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-(3"-oxo-n-nonyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine -3,5-dione (18) (0.82 g, 0.002 mol) in tetrahydrofuran (20 ml) cooled to -78° under a nitrogen atmosphere, methyl lithium (1.1. ml, 2.2 m mol) as a 2 M solution in ether was added dropwise. After complete addition the reaction mixture was stirred for a further 1 hr at -78°, allowed to warm to ca. -20° and then quenched with saturated ammonium chloride solution (20 ml). This mixture was extracted with ethyl acetate (4×50 ml); the combined extracts washed with brine (2×50 ml) dried (Na2 SO4) and the solvent removed in vacuo to leave a gum (812 mg). This gum was chromatographed on silica gel (Merck, Kieselgel 60, 20 g) using chloroform as eluant to afford 1-(6'-ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-3"-methyl-n-nonyl)-4-methyl-1, 2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (25) as a yellow gum (252 mg).

Mass spec. C22 H41 N3 O5 requires M+ 427 found: M+ 427 (100%) Major 412 (M--Me, ca. 10%); 382 (M--OEt, ca 30%) 342 (M--C6 H13, ca. 50%), 324 (M--H2 O, C6 H13, ca. 20%); 322 (M--CH4, C6 H13, 20%), 296 (M--H2 O, C2 H4, C6 H13, 30%); 284 (M--C9 H19 O, 80%); 226 (M--C12 H25 O2, 100%) 128 (M--C18 H35 O3, 80%) ##STR37##

NMR (τ): 5.84q, 2H, CO2 CH2 CH3 ; 4.05-4.55 m, 4H, (N--CH2)2 ; (CDCl3) 6.92s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.32 brs, 1H, --OH, 7.70 brt, 2H, CH2 CO2 Et.

The following Examples illustrate the preparation of the active compounds of the invention by the (XIII)→(XVII)→(XV)→(I) route, as illustrated in the flow diagram.

PAC Preparation of hept-6-enoic acid ##STR38##

Ref: E. A. Brande, R. P. Linstead, and K. R. H. Wooldridge, JCS, 1956, 3074.

To a solution of sodium (19 g, 0.826 g atom) in ethanol (250 ml) at room temperature was added, dropwise, with stirring diethyl malonate (158 g, 1.0 mol) in ethanol (100 ml) and the mixture stirred for a further 1 hr at room temperature after complete addition.

To this mixture was added dropwise with stirring 5-bromopent-1-ene (100 g, 0.671 mol) in ethanol (50 ml) and after addition was complete the mixture was stirred for a further 12 hr at room temperature. This resultant mixture was acidified by the addition of acetic acid (15 ml) and the ethanol was removed in vacuo. The residue was mixed with ether (500 ml), filtered and the filtrate was washed with saturated sodium chloride solution until neutral. The organic phase was then dried (Na2 SO4) filtered and the ether removed in vacuo. The resultant liquid was distilled to afford diethyl-pent-4-enylmalonate b.p. 131°-6°/14 mm (80 g) (ref. b.p. 134°/14 mm).

The diethyl-pent-4-enylmalonate (80 g, 0.351 mol) was added to a solution of potassium hydroxide (120 g, 2.143 mol) in water (75 ml) containing ethanol (15 ml) and the resultant mixture stirred for 12 hr at room temperature. This mixture was then acidified with 5 N sulphuric acid (ca. 250 ml) and concentrated sulphuric acid (ca. 25 ml) and the resultant mixture extracted with ether (3×200 ml). The combined extracts were washed with water (2×200 ml) and saturated sodium chloride solution (2×200 ml). The organic phase was dried (Na2 SO4), filtered and the ether removed from the filtrate in vacuo. The residual oil was decarboxylated at a bath temperature of 160° and pressure 20 mm Hg and the hept-6-enoic acid collected at 120°/20 mm. (38.2 g) (ref. b.p. 74°/0.5 mm).

PAC (a) Preparation of 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (26) ##STR39##

Dinitrogen tetroxide was bubbled through a suspension of 4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (23.0 g, 0.2 mol) in dichloromethane (250 ml) cooled to 0°C, until a clear, homogenous deep red solution was obtained. This solution was then dried (Na2 SO4), filtered, and the filtrate evaporated at room temperature in vacuo to give 4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (m.p. 105° decomp). To the 4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (23.0 g, 0.2 mol) dissolved in benzene (200 ml) was added dropwise hept-6-enoic acid (23.0 g, 0.18 mol) in benzene (100 ml) and the resultant solution boiled under reflux in an atmosphere of nitrogen, until a pale yellow solution had been obtained (in 1 hr). The resultant solution was evaporated in vacuo and the residue dissolved in a 10% solution of acetyl chloride in methanol (300 ml). This solution was boiled at reflux for 5 hr, stirred at room temperature overnight and then evaporated in vacuo. The residue (44 g) was chromatographed on silica gel (Merck Kieselgel 60, 900 g) using chloroform; methanol as eluant (0-5% methanol), to afford 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hex-2-enyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5,-dione (19.1 g) m.p. 55-7.

found: C, 51.55; H, 6.56; N 16.59%

C11 H17 N3 O4 requires C, 51.76; H, 6.71; N 16.46%

NMR (CDCl3) τ: 0.8-1.2 brs, 1H, N--H; 4.37 m, 2H, CH═CH; 5.97 brd, 2H, N--CH2 --; 6.40s. 3H, --CO2 CH3 ; 7.00, S, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.5-8.8 brm, 6H, --(CH2 --3. ##STR40##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass 255.1243 calc. mass 255.1219.

The 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hex-2-enyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (12.4 g, 0.0486 mol) was dissolved in dimethoxyethane (200 ml) and 10% palladium on charcoal (3 g) was added and the resultant mixture was allowed to take up hydrogen (ca. 1100 mls). After the reaction was complete the resultant mixture was filtered through a kieselguhr bed and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to afford 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (12.3 g). m.p. 80°-1°.

found: C, 51.12; H, 7.71; N 16.38% C11 H19 N3 O4 requires C, 51.35; H, 7.44; N, 16.33%.

NMR (CDCl3) τ: 6.39s, 6.48 m, 5H, --CO2 CH3 ; --N--CH2 --; 6.97s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.73 m, 2H, --CH2 CO2 Me; 9.07-9.78 brm, --(CH2)4, 8H. ##STR41##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass 257.1377 calc. mass 257.1375.

PAC Preparation of 1-(p-toluenesulphonyl)-3-cyclohexylbutan-3-ol

To a slurry of zinc (33 g, 0.5 mol) in benzene (50 ml) containing a small crystal of iodine, boiled at reflux, was added carefully 40 ml of a mixture of cyclohexylmethyl ketone (37 g, 0.294 mol), ethyl bromoacetate (84 g, 0.5 mol) and benzene (50 ml). After initiation of the reaction, the rest of the mixture was added at such a rate that reflux was maintained. After complete addition of the ketone mixture the resultant reaction mixture was boiled at reflux for a further 1 hr. The mixture was then cooled and poured into ice-cold 20% sulphuric acid (200 ml) and extracted with ether (4×200 ml). The combined extracts were washed with water (2×250 ml), saturated sodium hydrogen carbonate solution (2×250 ml) and saturated sodium chloride solution until neutral. The extract was then dried (Na2 SO4), filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to remove ether to give an oil (97 g). This residual oil was then distilled to afford ethyl-3-cyclohexyl-3-hydroxy-butyrate, (36 g) b.p. 90°-94°/0.05 mm.

To a slurry of lithium aluminium hydride (6.39 g, 0.168 mol) in ether (250 ml), in an atmosphere of nitrogen and cooled in an ice-bath was added dropwise ethyl-3-cyclohexyl-3-hydroxybutyrate (36 g, 0.168 mol) in ether (100 ml). After complete addition of the ester the resultant mixture was boiled at reflux for 1 hr, then cooled in an ice-bath. Excess lithium aluminium hydride was destroyed by successive dropwise addition of water (7 ml), 10% sodium hydroxide solution (7 ml) and water (21 ml). The reaction mixture was filtered, the filter cake washed with ether (2×100 ml) and the filtrate washed with saturated sodium chloride solution (1×250 ml) and then dried (Na2 SO4). This mixture was filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to remove ether to give 3-cyclohexylbutane-1,3-diol (25 g) as an oil.

NMR (CDCl3)2 τ: 5.51, 1H, --OH; 6.26 brm, 3H, --OH, CH2 --OH; 8.0-9.5 brm, 8.92s, 16H, --(CH2 --6, --CH--, CH3

IR (cm-1) 3500, --OH.

The 3-cyclohexylbutan-1,3-diol (25 g, 0.145 mol) was dissolved in pyridine (130 ml) and cooled to 0°C with stirring. Toluene sulphonyl chloride (29 g, 0.152 mol) was added portionwise and the resultant reaction mixture stirred for 45 minutes at 0°. The reaction mixture was then stored in a refrigerator for 15 hr and then poured into iced-water (200 ml). The reaction mixture was extracted with ether (3×200 ml) and the combined extracts washed with 10% HCL (2×200 ml), saturated sodium chloride solution (3×200 ml) and then dried (Na2 SO4). This mixture was filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo at room temperature to remove ether to leave a gum (45 g). This gum was mixed with petrol (bp 60°-80°, 200 ml) gradually cooled to -78° with stirring, and the petrol decanted. Residual petrol was removed by evaporation in vacuo at room temperature to leave 1-(p-toluene sulphonyl)- 3-cyclohexybutan-3-ol (40 g) as a gum.

found: C, 62.36; H, 7.99. S, 9.40% C17 H26 SO4 requires C, 62.56; H, 8.03; S, 9.80% ##STR42##

The ethyl hydroxyesters and corresponding tosylates given in Table 1. were prepared in a similar manner.

TABLE 5
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Characterising data for ethyl-3-alkyl(aryl)-3-hydroxy alkanoates (4) and
1-(p-toluene sulphonyl)-
3-alkyl(aryl) alkan-3-ols(3).
##STR43##
##STR44##
TOSYLATE (27)
ESTER (28) ANALYSIS, found (calcd)
I.R. cm-1
R4 R2
b.p.°/mmHg
C H S OH OTS
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C6 H13
CH3
84.88/0.1
62.39(62.18)
8.89(8.59)
9.27(9.76)
3550
1180 br
##STR45##
CH3
92-6/0.1
63.64(63.74)
6.37(6.29)
9.78(9.99)
3580
1185,1195
##STR46##
CH3
102-106/0.5
64.66(64.66)
7.11(6.63)
8.94(9.57)
3600
1190 br
##STR47##
CH3
84-86/0.1
62.05(62.18)
9.04(8.59)
9.31(9.76)
3600
1180,1190
##STR48##
CH3
90-4/0.05
62.36(62.56)
7.99(8.03)
9.40(9.80)
3600
1185,1195
##STR49##
CH3
116/118/0.07
64.95(64.66)
6.65(6.63)
-- 3550
1185,1195
##STR50##
CH3
50-54/0.05
61.55(59.14)
7.61(7.09)
10.95(11.25)
3550
1185,1190
C9 H19
CH3
132/134/0.05
64.82(64.8)
9.57(9.25)
8.6(8.64)
3550
1180,1190
##STR51##
CH32
67.26(67.32)
8.19(8.22)1
-- 3400
1180,1190
##STR52##
CH33 3550
1180,1190
##STR53##
CH3
102-104/0.05
-- -- -- 3600
1185,1195
##STR54##
CH3
GUM4
-- -- -- 3550
1180 br
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1 Diol analysed due to decomposition of tosylate
2 not purified due to decomposition
3 Diol purified by chromatography
4 Purified by chromatography
PAC (a) Preparation of 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-3"-methyl-n-nonyl)-4-methyl-1 ,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione. (29) (by procedure 1) ##STR55##

To a solution of 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione(26) (6.428 g, 0.025 mol) in hexamethylphosphoramide (40 ml) was added sodium carbonate (3.18 g, 0.03 mol), sodium iodide (1 g, 0.007 mol) and 1-(p-toluenesulphonyl)-3-methylnonan-3-ol (8.204 g, 0.025 mol) in hexamethylphosphoramide (30 ml) and the resultant mixture stirred at room temperature for 70 hr. The reaction mixture was then poured into water (200 ml), acidified with 10% hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×200 ml). The combined extracts were washed with water (3×250 ml) saturated sodium chloride solution (3×250 ml) and then dried (Na2 SO4). This mixture was filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to remove ethyl acetate to leave a gum (9.54 g). This gum was chromatographed on silica gel (Merck Kieselgel 60) (500 g) using chloroform:methanol as eluant (0-2% methanol) to afford 1 -(6'-methoxy-carbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-3"-methyl-n-nonyl)-4-methyl-1 ,2-4-triazolidine-3,5-dione(29) (2.95 g) as a gum.

found: C, 60.51; H 9.72; N, 10.05% C21 H39 N3 O5 requires C, 60.99; H, 9.51; N 10.16% NMR (CDCl3) τ: 6.35s, 6.36 m, 7H, --CO2 CH3, (N--CH2)2 ; 6.96s, 3H, --N--CH3 ; 7.46-7.84, 3H, CH2 --CO2 Me; --OH 8.01-8.90 m, 8.81s,

9.11 m, 26H, --CH2)10, CH3 --C--OH, --CH2 CH3 ##STR56##

Mass Spec: found M+ 413.2829. Calc. M+ 413.2769.

(b) Preparation of 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-3"-cyclopropyl-n-butyl)-4-met hyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5,dione (35) (by procedure 2) ##STR57##

To a solution of 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (2.0 g, 0.0078 mol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (20 ml) stirred at room temperature was added portionwise sodium hydride (0.26 g, 0.0087 mol) as an 80% dispersion in mineral oil and the mixture stirred for 0.5 hr at room temperature. To this solution was added anhydrous lithium iodide (2.3 g, 0.017 mol) and the resultant mixture stirred for a further 0.5 hr at room temperature. To this resultant solution was added 1-(p-toluene sulphonyl)-3-cyclopropylbutan-3-ol (2.22 g, 0.0078 mol) in N,N-dimethylformamide (20 ml) and the reaction mixture was stirred for 24 hr at 50°. The reaction mixture was then poured into water (200 ml), acidified with 10% hydrochloric acid and extracted with ethyl acetate (3×250 ml). The combined extracts were washed with water (3×250 ml) and saturated sodium chloride solution (2×250 ml) and then dried (Na 2 SO4), filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to remove ethyl acetate to afford a gum (3.51 g). This gum was chromatographed on silica gel (Merck Kieselgel 60, 200 g) using chloroform:methanol as eluant (methanol 0-2%) to afford 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-3"-cyclopropyl-n-butyl)-4-met hyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (35) as a gum (558 mg).

The 1,2,4-trisubstituted-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-diones given in Table 6 were prepared in a similar manner using either procedure (1) or (2); except (i) the acids (wherein R1 ═H) which were prepared by the procedure illustrated in Example 14, and (ii) the unsaturated olefinic analogues (wherein Y is CH═CH) which were prepared by the procedure illustrated in Example 15.

The characterising data for these compounds is given in a separate section.

TABLE 6
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1,2,4-trisubstituted-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-diones
##STR58##
No:
R1
R2
R3
R4 R5
Y n Procedure
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29 CH3
CH3
OH C6 H13
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
30 CH3
CH3
OH C6 H5
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
31 CH3
CH3
OH C6 H5 CH2
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
32 CH3
CH3
OH
##STR59##
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
33 CH3
CH3
OH
##STR60##
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
34 CH3
CH3
OH
##STR61##
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
35 CH3
CH3
OH
##STR62##
CH3
CH2CH2
3 2
36 CH3
CH3
OH C9 H19
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
37 CH3
CH3
OH
##STR63##
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
38 CH3
CH3
OH
##STR64##
CH3
CHCH 3 1
39 CH3
CH3
OH
##STR65##
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
40 CH3
CH3
OH CH3
CH3
CH2CH2
3 1
41 H CH3
OH C6 H13
CH3
CH2CH2
3 --
42 H CH3
OH C6 H5
CH3
CH2CH2
3 --
43 CH3
CH3
OH C6 H13
CH3
CHCH 3 1
44 H CH3
OH C6 H13
CH3
CHCH 3 --
45 CH3
CH3
OH C6 H13
##STR66##
CH2CH2
3 1
46 CH3
CH3
OH C6 H13
Ph CH2CH2
3 1
47 CH3
CH3
OH C6 H13
##STR67##
CH2CH2
3 1
48 H CH3
OH C6 H13
##STR68##
CH2CH2
3 --
49 CH3
CH3
OH C6 H13
PhCH2
CHCH 3 1
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PAC Preparation of 1-(6'-carboxy-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-3"-methyl-n-nonyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-tri azolidine 3,5-dione (41) ##STR69##

To a solution of 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2(3"-hydroxy-3"-methyl-n-nonyl)-4-methyl-1, 2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (5) (2.423 g, 0.006 mol) in methanol (100 ml) was added a 10% aqueous solution of sodium carbonate (30 ml) and the mixture boiled at reflux for 18 hr. The reaction mixture was cooled and evaporated in vacuo. The residue was dissolved in water (100 ml) and extracted with ether (3×100 ml). The aqueous phase was then acidified with 10% hydrochloric acid and reextracted with ethyl acetate (3×200 ml). The combined extracts were washed with saturated sodium chloride solution (2×200 ml) dried (Na2 SO4), filtered and the filtrate evaporated in vacuo to remove ethyl acetate to afford 1-(6'-carboxy-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-3"-methyl-n-nonyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-tri azolidine-3,5-dione (41) as a gum (2.404 g).

Preparation of 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hex-2-enyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-3"-methyl-n-nonyl)-4-met hyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione (43) was carried out as in Procedure (1) of Example 13 using 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hex-2-enyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione instead of 1-(6'-methoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-4-methyl-1,2,4-triazolidine-3,5-dione.

PAC Compound 30

NMR (CDCl3) τ: 2.45-2.82 brm, 5H, --C6 H5 ; 6.295, 6.30-6.77 brm, 7H, --CO2 CH3, --N--CH2)2 ; 7.015, N--CH3, 3H; 7.25s, 1H, --OH (exchanged with D2 O); 7.51-8.09 m, 8.41 s, 8.69 brs, 15H. ##STR70##

Mass Spec. found M+ 405.2258 Calc. C21 H31 N3 O5 : 405.2252

Analysis: found: C, 61.51; H, 8.23; N, 9.96% C22 H33 N3 O5 requires C, 62.99; H, 7.93; N, 10.02%

NMR(CDCl3) τ: 2.75 s, 5H, --C6 H5 ; 6.32m, 6.36s, 7H, (N--CH2)2, CO2 CH3 ; 6.96s, 3H, --N--CH3 ; 7.23s, 2H, C6 H5 CH2 --; 7.54s, 7.70t, 3H, --OH, CH2 CO2 Me; 8.09-9.08m, 8.81s, --(CH2)5 --, CH3 C--OH, 13H. ##STR71##

Mass Spec: found M+ 419.2429 Calc. C22 H33 N3 O5 : 419.2420

NMR (CDCl3) τ: 6.32m, 6.34 s, 7H, (n--CH2)2, CO2 CH3 ; 6.95s, N--CH3, 3H; 7.75m, 3H, --OH, CH2 CO2 Me; 8.1-9.4m, 8.88s, 26H, --(CH2)8 --; CH--CH3 ; CH3 --C--OH, CH3 --CH2. ##STR72##

Mass Spec. found M+ Calc. C21 H39 N3 O5 413.2959 413.2889.

NMR (CDCl3) τ: 6.31s, 6.37m, 7H, CO2 Me, --(N--CH2)2 ;-- 6.93s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.67m, 3H, --OH, CH2 CO2 Me 7.98-9.30m, 8.86s, 24H, --(CH2)10, CH--CH2, CH3 --C--OH. ##STR73##

Mass Spec. found M+ 411.2690 Calc. M+ C21 H37 N3 O5 411.2647

Analysis found; C 63.34; H, 7.71; N 10.08% C22 H33 N3 O5 requires C, 62.99; H, 7.93; N, 10.02%

NMR (CDCl3) τ: 2.60-2.93m, 4H, C6 H4 ; 6.33 s, 3H, --CO2 CH3 ; 6.58 brt, 4H, (--NCH2)2 ; 7.04s, 3H, --N--CH3 ; 7.66s, 7.50-8.68 brm, 8.45s, 19H, C6 H5 --CH3, --OH; (--CH2 --)6, CH3 -- ##STR74##

Mass Spec. found M+ 419.2446 Calcd. M+ C22 H33 N3 O5 419.2420

NMR (CDCl3) τ: 6.00-6.77 brm, 6.35s, 7H, (N--CH2)2, --CO2 CH3 ; 6.96s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.69 brt, 3H, --OH, CH2 CO2 Me; 8.0-9.37 brm, 8.82s, 14H, (CH2)5, CH3, CH>; 9.4-9.8 brm, 4H, (CH2)2. ##STR75##

Mass Spec: found Mass 369.2246 Calc. mass 369.2247.

Analysis: Found: C, 62.90; H, 9.74; N, 9.26%. C24 H45 N3 O5 requires: C, 63.27; H, 9.95; N, 9.22%. NMR (60 MHz, CDCl3) τ: 6.0-6.45 m, 6.35 s, (N--CH2)2, --CO2 CH3 ; 6.95 s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.5-7.85 m, 3H, CH2 CO2 CH3, OH; 8.0-8.8 brm, 29H, 9.1 brt, 3H, --CH3. ##STR76##

Analysis: Found: C, 60.49; H, 7.92; N, 9.52%. C22 H33 N3 O6 requires: C, 60.67; H, 7.64; N, 9.65%. NMR (60 MHz, CDCl3) τ: 2.6-3.25 m, 4H, --C6 H4 ; 6.2 s, 3H, --OCH3 ; 6.35 s, 3H, CO2 CH3 ; 6.4-6.8 m, 4H, (N--CH2)2 ; 7.05 s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.45 brs, 1H, --OH; 7.6-8.2 brm, CH2 --C(OH), CH2 CO2 Me; 8.2-8.9 brm, 8.46 s, 11H, (CH2)4, CH3 --C--OH. ##STR77##

NMR (60 MHz, CDCl3) τ: 2.0-2.62 m, 7H, --C10 H7 ; 4.62 brq, 2H, --CH═CH; 5.93-6.13 brm, 2H, --CH2 --CH═CH; 6.34 s, 6.23-6.60 brm, 6H, CO2 CH3, N--CH2, --OH; 7.18 s, 3H, --NCH3 ; 7.62-8.50 brm, 8.34 s, 11H. ##STR78##

NMR (CDCl3, 60 MHz) τ: 2.47-3.15 m, 4H, C6 H4 ; 6.36 s, 6.36-6.74 brm, 6.90 brs, 7.04 s, 11H, --CO2 CH3, --(NCH2)2, --OH, --N--CH3 ; 7.55-8.15 brm, 8.30-8.90 brm, 8.50 s, 15H, (CH2)6, --CH3. ##STR79##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass, 423.2198; calc. mass, M+, 423.2170.

NMR 9CDCl3, 60 MHz)τ: 6.12-6.58 brm, 6.30 s, 7H, (N--CH2)2, --CO2 CH3 ; 6.91 s, 3H, --N--CH3 ; 7.50-8.90 brm, 8.70 s, 19H. ##STR80##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass, 343.2097; calc. mass, M+, 343.2107.

Analysis: Found: C, 59.61; H, 9.57; N, 10.38%. C20 H37 O5 N3 requires: C, 60.13; H, 9.33; N, 10.52%. NMR (60 MHz, DMSO) τ:6.2-6.7 brm, 4H, (N--CH2)2 ; 7.09 s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.81 brt, 2H, CH2 CO2 H; 8.2-9.4 brm, 9.93 s, 9.12 brt, 26H, --CH2 --10, CH3, CH2 CH3. ##STR81##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass 399.2688; calc. mass 399.2734.

Analysis: Found: C, 60.93; H, 7.62; N, 10.72%. C20 H29 N3 O5 requires: C, 61.36; H, 7.47; N, 10.73%.

NMR (60 MHz, CDCl3)τ: 2.5-2.85 brm, 5H, --C6 H5 ; 3.72 brs, 2H, CO2 H, OH; 6.15-6.85 brm, 4H, (N--CH2)2 ; 7.05 s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.50-8.15 brm, 8.44 s, 8.72 brs, 15H. ##STR82##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass M+ 391.2116; calc. mass 391.2107.

NMR (60 MHz, CDCl3) τ: 3.92-4.92 m, 2H, CH═CH; 5.84 d, 2H, J=5 Hz, CH2 --CH═CH--; 6.26 m, 6.30 s, 5H, --N--CH2, --CO2 CH3 ; 6.91 s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.55-8.82 m, 8.76 s, 9.06 m, 25H. ##STR83##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass (for M+ --C6 H13), 326.1700; Calc. mass, 326.1716. No M+.

NMR (CDCl3, 60 MHz) τ: 4.20-4.60 brm, 2H, CH═CH; 4.90 brs, 2H, --CO2 H, --OH; 5.85 brd, 2H, N--CH2 ; 6.10-6.45 m, 2H, N--CH2 ; 6.91 s, 3H, N--CH3 ; 7.50-9.20 brm, 8.77 s, 9.08 brt. ##STR84##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass, 397.2573; calc. mass, 397.2577.

NMR (CDCl3, 60 MHz) τ: 5.5-5.7 brt, 1H, CH--N; 6.1-6.65 brt, 4H, (--NCH2)2 ; 6.35 s, 3H, CO2 CH3 ; 7.55-7.85 m, 3H, CH2 CO2 CH3, OH; 7.85-9.0 m, 33H, --(CH2)4, C5 H10 --CH--N, (CH2)6, CH3 ; 9.1 m, 3H, CH2 CH3. ##STR85##

Mass spec. Meas. mass, M+, 481.3539; calc. mass, M+, 481.3516.

NMR(CDCl3, 60 MHz) τ: 2.55-2.65 m, 5H, C6 H5 ; 6.05-6.5 brt, 4H, (--NCH2)2 ; 6.33 s, 3H, CO2 CH3 ; 7.55-7.85 m, 3H, CH2 CO2 CH3, OH; 7.85-9.0 m, 23H, --(CH2)4 --, ##STR86##

Mass spec. Meas. mass, M+, 475.3027; calc. mass, M+, 475.3008.

Analysis: Found: C, 65.96; H, 8.56; N, 8.26%. C27 H43 N3 O5 requires: C, 66.23; H, 8.85; N, 8.58%. NMR (CDCl3, 60 MHz) τ: 2.6-2.9 m, 4H, C6 H4 ; 6.0-6.45 brt, 4H, --(NCH2)2 ; 6.35 s, 3H, CO2 CH3 ; 7.5-7.8 m, 3H, CH2 CO2 CH3, OH; 7.6 s, 3H, C6 H4 CH3 ; 7.8-9.0 m, 23H, --(CH2)4 --, ##STR87##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass, M+, 489.3237; calc. mass, M+, 489.3203.

NMR (CDCl3, 60 MHz) τ: 2.6-2.9 m, 4H, C6 H4 ; 4.1 s, 1H, CO2 H; 6.05-6.4 brt, 4H, --(NCH2)2 ; 7.65 s, 3H, C6 H4 CH3 ; 7.65-7.8, 3H, CH2 CO2 CH3, OH; 7.8-9.0 m, 23H, --(CH2)4, ##STR88##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass, M+, 475.3046; calc. mass, M+, 475.3046.

NMR (CDCl3, 60 MHz) τ: 2.68 brs, 5H, --C6 H5 ; 4.02-5.04 brm, 2H, CH═CH; 5.34 brs, 2H, CH2 Ph; 5.62-6.05 brm, 2H, N--CH2 --; 6.18-6.44 brm, 6.35 s, 5H, N--CH2, --CO2 CH3 ; 7.50-9.30 brm, 8.82 s, 25H. ##STR89##

Mass Spec. Meas. mass, 487.3071; calc. mass, M+, 487.3046.

PAC Bronchodilation Activity

The compounds were examined for their ability to inhibit 5-hydroxytryptamine or histamine induced bronchoconstriction in the anaesthetised artificially respired guinea-pig (Konzett-Rossler preparation).

The ED50 values (μg/kg, i.v.) for inhibition of bronchoconstriction for a variety of the triazolidine-3,5-diones are given in Table 7.

TABLE 7
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ED50
Compound μg/kg, i.v.
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29 2.6
31 37
32 0.74
33 2.6
43 1.9
21 3.4
24 4.0
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1-(6'-ethoxycarbonyl-n-hexyl)-2-(3"-hydroxy-n-octyl)-4-phenyl-1,2,4-triazol idine-3,5-dione (21) inhibited collagen induced aggregation in human platelet rich plasma.

Goudie, Alexander C., Adams, David R.

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